Kristin Chenoweth will star in the first even revival of Promises Promises on Broadway. Promises Promises will begin previews on Sunday March 28th and open on April 25th at the Broadway Theater. Co-Staring with Kristin is Sean Hayes (Will & Grace) making his Broadway debut. Promises Promises is directed by Tony and Emmy Award winner Rob Ashford.
Based on the 1960 Academy Award-winning Billy Wilder film The Apartment that starred Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine, PROMISES, PROMISES tells the story of the Consolidated Life Insurance Company and Chuck Baxter, one of its charming young employees. In an effort to advance at the company, Chuck lends executives his apartment for their extramarital romantic trysts. But things become slightly complicated when Fran Kubelik, the object of Chuck's affection, becomes the mistress of one of his executives. With Simon's funny and touching book and Bacharach and David's hit-packed score ("I'll Never Fall In Love Again," "Promises, Promises," and "Knowing When to Leave"), PROMISES, PROMISES is a unique and popular part of the musical theatre canon that will now return to the stage for the first time in over forty years, for a new generation of theatergoers.
The original production of PROMISES, PROMISES debuted on Broadway in 1968 at the Shubert Theatre and ran for 1,268 performances through January 1, 1972. The production was nominated for eight Tony awards, winning for Best Actor in a Musical (Jerry Orbach) and Best Featured Actress in a Musical (Marian Mercer). The original cast recording was honored with a Grammy Award in 1969.
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Re: PROMISES, PROMISES
I admire her and only hope that I can aspire to be as good a singer. I'm seeing her in Nov and can't wait. natural tinnitus cures
So NEED to see it
Does anyone know how long she's gonna be on the show.... I'll only be able to go to NY once for the next few years and it's got to be for that show about Stephen Schwartz's music..... so I'll just have to keep my fingers crossed that I'll see her in both....
Promises, Promises
I'm going in summer. I have my tickets already! I can't wait! You are amazing - is there nothing you can't do?
So want to see it
I am definitely want to see Kristin in this production. I have always wanted to see her in a musical ad it looks like I'm going to get my wish. She is such a talented actress and singer and I absolutely love her voice. I admire her and only hope that I can aspire to be as good a singer. I'm seeing her in Nov and can't wait.
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Jennifer Macias
Kristin wanted in Nashville in July 2010! We're hoping...
that Kristen can work with, meet and inspire ten choirs from around the country, who will learn from Broadway, opera and country stars in workshops and sessions. We need You, Galinda! Please keep July 10-16 open for a fulfilling way to give back, and inspire these kids. Becky Highsmith, age 12, has seen Wicked touring in Charlotte, Atlanta, and San Francisco, and wants to save her money for Nashville. Our kids community choir helps kids go far beyond their county lines with music and Crossroads will do more of the same. With best wishes, sandrahayes42@mac.com, western NC